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Local Policy
Kansas City, Missouri

Exempting certain "essential activities," including activities to "obtain or deliver" food, and certain "essential businesses," including grocery stores and farming operations, from a general shelter in place order

Kansas City, Mo., Second Amended Order 20-01 §§ III (A)(1)(ii); III A(2)

Last Visited 5/5/26
Policy Summary

Section III (A)(1)(ii) defines “essential activities” that residents may engage in during the state of emergency period declared by the City beginning on March 12, 2020, to include e.g., activities to obtain or deliver fresh fruits and vegetables; and fresh meats, fish and poultry. Section III (A)(2) defines “essential businesses” that may continue operating during the period to include e.g., produce stands; stores and other establishments engaged in the retail sale of fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meats, fish and poultry; and food cultivation, including farming livestock and fishing.

State Missouri
Jurisdiction Name Kansas City
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 200k-800k
Food System Topics
  • Emergency/Disaster Management
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